How Much Does Testosterone Therapy Cost?

Testosterone Therapy Cost

The cost of testosterone replacement therapy can vary based on the type, brand, and dosage of the testosterone you are prescribed.

Before we discuss how much does it cost for testosterone therapy, there is something else particularly important to keep in mind if you are considering testosterone therapy. If you have low testosterone you should not try to save money by obtaining testosterone without a doctor’s prescription or from less than reputable sources.  Doing so could put your health and safety at risk.

Trying to save money on the cost of testosterone by getting testosterone without a prescription from your doctor is not only illegal, but it could also be dangerous.

What Determines the Cost of Testosterone Therapy?

There are several explanations as to why the cost of testosterone therapy varies from patient to patient. Testosterone therapy comes in several forms. Prescription testosterone injections tend to be more expensive than other forms of testosterone.

However, before you try to reduce the cost of testosterone therapy by asking your doctor to prescribe something less expensive, such as testosterone gel, or testosterone cream, understand that testosterone injections are recognized as the most effective form oftestosterone therapy.

Also, depending on your symptoms, testosterone level, and lifestyle, you may or may not be a candidate for these other types of testosterone therapy. Leave the decision of what kind of testosterone therapy is right for you to your doctor and not to your budget.    

Other than delivery method, other factors that can impact how much your testosterone therapy costs include:

  • Who is prescribing your testosterone therapy?
  • What brand of testosterone are you using?
  • Where is the testosterone clinic located?
  • How experienced are the doctors and staff?

Understand that if you are shopping for testosterone therapy, the cost is a factor, but it really should not be the deciding factor on the testosterone clinic or testosterone doctor you choose. Do not cut corners when it comes to your healthcare. Remember, as in any other purchase – you get what you pay for.

The cost of testosterone replacement therapy can vary based on the type, brand, and dosage of the testosterone you are prescribed.

What Is the Average Cost of Low Testosterone Therapy?

It is hard to say exactly how much any patient will pay for testosterone therapy in the United States. This is simply because there are quite a few variables that go into your individual treatment. Your age, your weight, your fitness level, and your lifestyle can all impact the type of testosterone you are prescribed, and therefore, its cost. However, that all being said, on average, testosterone treatments cost about 750.00 per month.

Testosterone is prescribed in many forms, such as topical gels, patches, subdermal pellets, and testosterone injections. The cost of testosterone also differs by form. Our doctors have found testosterone injections to be the safest and most effective form of testosterone therapy. Therefore, the costs of testosterone discussed on this page are for testosterone injections.

All testosterone injections are prescribed as different “esters.” The most commonly prescribed esters of testosterone injections are testosterone enanthate, testosterone cypionate, and testosterone propionate. They differ in their molecular structure, but all are a variant of testosterone.

The chart below compares the prices of the most commonly prescribed esters of testosterone.

Type of Testosterone

Dosage

Cost

Depo-Testosterone

10ml of 200 mg/ml

$300.00

Depo-Testosterone

1ml of 200 mg/ml

$70.00

Depo-Testosterone

100mg/mL 10mL

$300.00

Watson Testosterone Cypionate

10ml of 200mg/ml

$275.00

Testosterone Cypionate

20mg/mL 5mL Vial

$175.00

Testosterone Propionate

100 mg/ml (10ml)

$200.00

Can Health Insurance Lower the Cost of Testosterone Therapy?

In most cases, the cost of testosterone injection is not covered by insurance. However, your health insurance may reduce the overall cost of your testosterone therapy by paying for some aspects of your testosterone treatment plan, such as lab work or doctor’s visits. If you do have medical insurance, it is best to check with your particular provider for the specifics of your coverage for testosterone replacement therapy.

What Should Be Included in the Cost of Your Testosterone Therapy?

Testosterone Therapy

There are other aspects of testosterone therapy other than your prescription for testosterone that should be included in your treatment. These other elements all factor into the overall cost of testosterone therapy. Here is an overview of the components that should be included and also figure into the cost of testosterone therapy

  • Lab work
  • Doctors’ visits
  • Filling your testosterone prescription
  • Transportation to and from your testosterone clinic
  • Any supplements or additional prescriptions you may need besides testosterone

The above list should give you some idea of what should be included in your testosterone therapy cost. However, it should by no means be considered a comprehensive list.

The information is provided so that if you are comparing the cost of testosterone therapy from one clinic to another, you need to make sure that you know what your testosterone treatment includes so you are accurately comparing the costs of your testosterone therapy. 

If you are given a quote for testosterone therapy, do not be embarrassed to ask exactly what is included in the monthly cost.  

How Can I Lower the Cost of Testosterone Therapy?

There could be ways to help lower the cost of testosterone therapy.

Many testosterone manufacturers offer some kind of discounts on their products for those who need testosterone therapy but do not have health coverage.

There may be other ways that our doctors and staff can help you to afford your testosterone prescription. Our goal is to see that patients who need testosterone therapy do not miss out because the cost is too high. We have designed many programs to fit various needs and lifestyles, and we will do our best to find a testosterone replacement treatment plan that is within your budget.

Your testosterone therapy cost should not be the only deciding factor on if you should take testosterone and where to buy your testosterone.

Now that you know more about the costs of testosterone therapy, why not take a minute to contact us and learn more about how testosterone replacement therapy can improve your quality of life.

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